Really really wanted to enjoy my meal. Have been here in the past and have had good experiences,…read morebut today the customer service was TERRIBLE. Once the lady heard us speak English she treated us different this was crazy to me. The food came out quick and was good but the service was so poor that the good meal was irrelevant. DO BETTER NOCHES DE COLOMBIA.

(Tookout 04/07/2025 MO @ 2:30pm and 04/08/25 TU @ 1:30pm): Not night but day when I finally checked…read moreout this Colombian eatery! In my quest to explore the various cuisine scenes throughout Jersey City and specifically the Heights, I made my way to Noches de Colombia. Established by a family who migrated to the United States in 1997, their small test American dream project in New Jersey came to life. They realized that variety of food and love were the keys to a quality restaurant experience. The restaurant was the ideal hang-out for the local community and offered the perfect combination of music, conversation and TVs for the quintessential soccer fans around the world. As this was right next to "squirrel park" where the lil black beast loved to take walks, I constantly saw this business. Would I plan to share "futuro noches con comida de Colombia" with my friend!? PURCHASE Filete Empanizado w/2 Sides Frijoles Negros & Arroz Amarillo ($18.75): A ginormous piece of thick fish folded in half to fit the takeaway container, this was perfectly deep-fried while the inside meat was steamy and supple, it was served on a bed of hearty potatoes-au-gratin. The sides were homemade, flavorful, and enough as a meal on their own. The portion sizes were off the charts and provided for multiple meals. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=96&select=juHQRjwkcffynHUk-v61qA New York Steak Con Camarones w/2 Sides Frijoles Negros & Arroz Amarillo ($28.03): A little surf-n-turf action, it was a huge slab of medium-cooked meat with a nice outside crusting and moist inside on a bed of various veggies along with a handful of medium-sized plump shrimp. The same comments regarding the sides and portion size noted above. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=96&select=Nncz_IGb5IZ1Owbp90yMNQ Yuca Frita Side 5pc ($4.16): Lightly-fried fat sticks, these were hearty, filling, and yummy! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=96&select=7y6ZCiMz-giO01MUWaWRJA Pistachio Cheesecake Slice ($7.50): A thick but soft slice with a lovely pistachio aroma and taste only on the top. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=96&select=ugZNuGr_714odSFDhkahcQ Carrot Cake Slice ($6.50): Creamy, thick, and plenty of carrot throughout, this was a wonderful slice! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=72&select=kVnHux6vBt36nWEkZ_iV2g Dulce De Leche Strudel ($3.25): Filled with sweetness! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=72&select=dVnp8kxYLvejpI7ZNKPa2A Spinach Pastry ($3.65): Spinach-packed and healthy! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=72&select=BCsjKrWp41fQVoUnym6tEg Pollo Pastelino ($2.90): Packed with shredded pollo! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=72&select=PgXoh_lmjbqKS5uhaxJHrA Carne Pastelino ($2.90): Beef galore! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=72&select=Ls5WOWGAX9wW_XlOB_hqiA Chocolate Mousse Cake Slice ($6.76): Chocolatey goodness with a mouse on top! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=72&select=Z4glOIEXsrmiKiB51MXK_A SERVICE It was lunchtime as we were greeted by the women at the front counter. They easily took our walk-up order, the entrees took about 15 minutes while the desserts/pastries were immediately available. Unfortunately, the personalities of the staffers weren't the friendliest, so don't be offended - gracias. PARKING (Street; N/A this instance) This was an easy flat 10-minute walk from my friend's place. Otherwise, the only option was the plenty of spots along the main drag of Central Ave. and all surrounding roads - 'nuff said. ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE A tidy interior layout with display/order counters at the entrance, a quaint bar area, and the rest of the floorplan covered with booths/tables. Colorful paint and pictures covered the walls. Decent natural lighting came through the many windows and doors while electric recessed ceiling lights filled in the rest. There were several TVs at the bar while music (and TV volume) played in the background. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=72&select=Mjuiz-_VduPLwL3kUb1wZQ ATTIRE Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL Noches de Colombia's Jersey Heights location was awesome and would definitely return! From large portions, tasty food, reasonable prices, varied menu, and the service was efficient. And, I always loved supporting small businesses whenever possible (regional in this case). I found total value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $90.00 BEFORE any discounts and/or tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice... AMEX! 5.0 STARS

What a hidden gem!!! From the outside it looks like a small bar. Once inside it's not so big but…read morevery accommodating. Now let's talk about the food! Wow! Absolutely mouthwatering delicious!!!!!! The plates are huge! Definitely shareable. The customer service was great! I wasn't sure what to order and the man taking my order was very helpful! The only downside is you have to find street parking which in that area can be tricky. But it's so worth it!

Food is very, very Good, recommend anyone who's in for buffet, and yes, it's definitely a place…read moreI'll come back to!

Always have a great meal here. Lechon is my go to but don't sleep on the oxtails either. I love…read morethe coffee flan also. Can't go wrong with anything here. And the staff is the best.

I was looking for a Dominican restaurant while in a trip to NJ from Boston. The restaurant is…read morelocated on a corner in a busy road in New Jersey, but located in a god visible area. The outside is very nice and has an island vibe. The inside is very nice and unique and transports you back in to the DR. The waitress greeted us she was very sweet and an accommodating. I ordered the goat meat and potato salad, and it was really good. My boyfriend had some pastellitos and they were unique but delicious. If you in the area, eat here.

They put my food in a microwave in front of me. And the food was disgusting. I took 1 bite and leftread more

One of my favorite Hispanic food in JC. Generous, affordable comfort food served here. Also, come…read morehere if you like getting called "mi amor" by the sweet ladies running the place. You can order from their menu or point to the many dishes on display at their glass counter. We got the pernil and beef stew over rice. Pernil: tender and the skin was crispy Beef stew: served with potatoes. We got this to-go and the sauce got soaked up by the rice so it ended up being a little dry. Will try something else next time

Love coming here whenever visiting around the area. The food never disappoints and the staff are…read moregreat when we ask for recommendations. Lively music all day and a great place to eat, talk and have a good eating experience.

My husband and I came on a Saturday morning to have breakfast. We shared a Combo #1, Combo #4 and…read moreCuban Sandwich. The prices are unbeatable here, and the food is very good too. We'll likely just get sandwiches in the future though, because the combos are basically deconstructed sandwiches and end up just being messy to eat. Clean, nice ambiance. Took off one star just because the waitresses weren't very attentive to us. They seemed to serve other customers before us time and time again, and we had to try very hard to flag someone down to get our complementary cups of orange juice, extra napkins and check. They aren't short staffed, we think they just preferred to interact with Spanish-speaking customers. Other than this service aspect, we really like it 10/10 and will be back.

Great experience from start to finish! The food was absolutely delicious--fresh, flavorful, and…read morebeautifully prepared. The atmosphere was warm and inviting with a really nice ambience. The service was excellent as well; everyone was friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome without being overbearing. Definitely a place I would recommend and return to. If you love Mediterranean food, this one is worth a visit!

My go to place for delicious Cuban food. I come here very often with friends and family. This…read morelocation is great because the outdoor seating is pedestrian only and often times I come with my pups. It's located right across the street from a large park and the area is very lively and family oriented. The service is consistently outstanding, the food is also fresh every time. The menu is so expensive there's a little something for everyone. And the drinks are always great. Reservation can be made, but we almost always get a table when walking in. They sing happy birthday to you with instruments, making it a great place for a birthday celebrations. My favorite dishes: - empanadas (chicken or guava/cheese), the hot sauce on the side is SO good - pork tamale - garlic shrimp (comes with soft bread for dipping) - pitcher of white passion fruit sangria (way better than getting individual glasses) - skirt steak/churrasco - chicharron de pollo (crispy, juicy chicken bites)

So the food here is quite delicious and the prices are good, but we had such a hard time ordering…read moreand paying because the staff only speaks Spanish. We ordered two entrees, but the waitress only wrote down one entree order so we had to re-order the second. Additionally, she didn't really know how to have us pay via credit card, so she had to ask a colleague to come help. She also overcharged us by about $5 for one of the entrees compared to the price printed in the menu. With that said, we got the goat stew and a chicken combo meal, and both were delicious. We would be back for the food, but ordering was way too difficult and then being overcharged...

Delicious food, and great service. I usually do take out but the ambience seems nice also.read more

fried chicken was so dry and hard food to expensive customer service is bad always got attituderead more

Nothing but Abuela and Abuelo love and good food here…read more Ricky's is a small, family owned, to-go spot with simple Spanish plates at great prices. They normally have chicken, steak, rice, beans, and empanadas. A plate for chicken with rice and beans is $7. Steak is $8. Empanadas are $1.50! They are all huge servings and deeeelish. This is true home cooked goodness and the couple here are so nice. I'll choose this spot over any other latin restaurant in the neighborhood. They keep your belly full and grandpa's positive vibes and short stories about his glory days will keep you there for a few extra minutes chatting about nothing. Just like grandpa's do. Love it!

The food is amazing. Had the roast pork, highly recommend. Everyone here is so kind and friendly,…read moreservice is quick. The vibes are super chill, a true trip down NYC of old. If you can find it, eat here.

The food was OK. I went because they had oxtails on the menu so drove my happy hungry self over to…read moreget some eagerly. The lady behind the counter said no oxtail and "do you know how expensive they are?" Ex-sqeeze me I ended up getting Arroz con gandules & pollo guisado. Chicken was tender and was ok but not worth a repeat visit.

Updating my review (don't worry, it's still 5 stars) because El Gordo is single handedly getting me…read morethrough the worst cold I have had in a very long time. If you are like me, and you also crave nothing but delicious, homemade chicken soup when you are sick, look no further. When my mom is too far away to bring me her soup, I get the Caldo De Gallina from here. Its delicious and warm and so nourishing. It has a rich broth, veggies, potatoes, and a chicken leg. Perfect for when all I want is broth with some bites of chicken and veggies in between. I also got an order of the steamed veggies as an add on and was really wonderfully surprised by them. They were so much more delicious than I anticipated. Perfectly steamed, heavily seasoned and a good dose of veggies. Thanks for keeping me sane and fed during a nasty cold, El Gordo!

amazinggggg food! the service was very fast and cool and the ambiance was perfect! I ordered a very…read morecool dish and the taste was splendid and the food was perfectly cooked!